personal support worker - home support

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 to 44 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Non-smoking
Work setting
Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
Room and board provided
Urban area
Work in employer's/client's home
Tasks
Administer bedside and personal care
Administer medications
Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
Feed or assist in feeding
Mend clothing and linens
Provide companionship
Provide personal care
Shop for food and household supplies
Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Personal Support Worker Certificate
Target audience
Adults
Elderly
Males
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
Travel expenses paid by employer
Willing to travel
Willing to travel regularly
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Standing for extended periods
Walking
Work under pressure
Personal suitability
Punctuality
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Health benefits
Health care plan
Financial benefits
Bonus
Long term benefits
Other benefits
Other benefits
Free parking available
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Transportation provided by employer
Parking available